Emotionally Focused Therapists in Chinatown, Toronto, ON
The techniques used in my practice range from MCBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Couples and Family therapy.
What brings you here? Do you feel stuck in your life and thought patterns? Perhaps you are struggling with overwhelming life events or even powerful feels of anxiety and despair. Or maybe you want to strengthen or create more meaningful and relationships in your life. Do you want to find a way to reengage with yourself and thoughts to live a more free and authentic life?
The techniques used in my practice range from MCBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Couples and Family therapy.
What brings you here? Do you feel stuck in your life and thought patterns? Perhaps you are struggling with overwhelming life events or even powerful feels of anxiety and despair. Or maybe you want to strengthen or create more meaningful and relationships in your life. Do you want to find a way to reengage with yourself and thoughts to live a more free and authentic life?
Kusang Burgess
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T
Do you suffer from overwhelming emotions, depression, or anxiety? Are you feeling adrift or disconnected in your relationships? I bring an open curiosity to your experiences – whatever those may be – and, working together, we can uncover and navigate the internal and external obstacles you face. My goal as your therapist is to create a genuine, empathetic relationship between you and I, through which healing and change can take place. I also see individuals as embedded in broader social contexts that shape how we think, feel, and behave, and which may be implicated in psychological and interpersonal problems.
Do you suffer from overwhelming emotions, depression, or anxiety? Are you feeling adrift or disconnected in your relationships? I bring an open curiosity to your experiences – whatever those may be – and, working together, we can uncover and navigate the internal and external obstacles you face. My goal as your therapist is to create a genuine, empathetic relationship between you and I, through which healing and change can take place. I also see individuals as embedded in broader social contexts that shape how we think, feel, and behave, and which may be implicated in psychological and interpersonal problems.
Sly Sarkisova
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA, BSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
Within a decolonizing, trauma informed and attachment focussed framework I draw intuitively from modalities such as: Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems, EFT, and somatic awareness.
In whatever way you find yourself here, rest assured we can build the tools you need to unpack and resolve the issues you face. Whether you are exploring your identity, opening up or managing the health of your relationship(s), processing experiences from your past, or needing space to explore a sense of unrest - I will meet you in co-creating a compassionate space of deep empathy, gentle exploration, strengthening and resolution. If you feel ready to explore the next phase of your healing or recovery work, I offer a unique and experiential lens guided by integrity, consent, reflexivity and accountability.
Within a decolonizing, trauma informed and attachment focussed framework I draw intuitively from modalities such as: Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems, EFT, and somatic awareness.
In whatever way you find yourself here, rest assured we can build the tools you need to unpack and resolve the issues you face. Whether you are exploring your identity, opening up or managing the health of your relationship(s), processing experiences from your past, or needing space to explore a sense of unrest - I will meet you in co-creating a compassionate space of deep empathy, gentle exploration, strengthening and resolution. If you feel ready to explore the next phase of your healing or recovery work, I offer a unique and experiential lens guided by integrity, consent, reflexivity and accountability.
Steph Cooper
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, BA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
I use an integrated approach drawing from Relational Cultural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and psychodynamic Therapy.
Do you feel like you don’t know how to ask for help, or feel like you have no one to turn to? Do you feel like there’s a part of your identity that you need to explore? Have you tried other therapists before and it felt too stuffy or like you didn’t ‘click’? Hi, I’m Steph and I see you, thank you for being here. I am here to remind you that it is okay to be feeling exactly how you feel, all of your feelings are valid. I bring my whole self to our sessions with a grounded, curious and kind demeanor and really focus on fostering a genuine therapeutic relationship with you. I believe that therapy should feel less clinical and formal.
I use an integrated approach drawing from Relational Cultural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and psychodynamic Therapy.
Do you feel like you don’t know how to ask for help, or feel like you have no one to turn to? Do you feel like there’s a part of your identity that you need to explore? Have you tried other therapists before and it felt too stuffy or like you didn’t ‘click’? Hi, I’m Steph and I see you, thank you for being here. I am here to remind you that it is okay to be feeling exactly how you feel, all of your feelings are valid. I bring my whole self to our sessions with a grounded, curious and kind demeanor and really focus on fostering a genuine therapeutic relationship with you. I believe that therapy should feel less clinical and formal.
Portia Zaffaroni
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CEC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is rooted in compassion, validation and curiosity using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I work with individuals and couples to improve their well-being, and re-connect with themselves and their loved ones on a deeper emotional level. I use a practical and direct approach to explore your unique experiences, determine your strengths and find techniques and solutions that take into account the moving parts in your life.
My therapeutic style is rooted in compassion, validation and curiosity using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I work with individuals and couples to improve their well-being, and re-connect with themselves and their loved ones on a deeper emotional level. I use a practical and direct approach to explore your unique experiences, determine your strengths and find techniques and solutions that take into account the moving parts in your life.
Edith Kwan
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
It can be difficult to reach out for support when we feel as though we are caught in the currents of life. Perhaps you've momentarily lost track of your anchor and don't know how to find your way back or maybe you've been floating in the ocean for as long as you remember. Your circumstances and experiences are unique, but you don't have to be alone on your journey. I strive to use my professional training and unique insight from my lived experience to create a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative space where you can be free to explore your identity, experiences and internal processes.
It can be difficult to reach out for support when we feel as though we are caught in the currents of life. Perhaps you've momentarily lost track of your anchor and don't know how to find your way back or maybe you've been floating in the ocean for as long as you remember. Your circumstances and experiences are unique, but you don't have to be alone on your journey. I strive to use my professional training and unique insight from my lived experience to create a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative space where you can be free to explore your identity, experiences and internal processes.
Deepika Birdi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MPhil
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T
I offer art-based therapy to children and teens aged 4 to 18! I also offer groups therapy for adults. I utilize a variety of art modalities, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and play therapy techniques, tailored to each client's individual needs and preferences. Through narrative, client-centered, and strength-based approaches, I work with clients to build self-esteem, enhance coping skills, and navigate the complexities of their emotions.
I offer art-based therapy to children and teens aged 4 to 18! I also offer groups therapy for adults. I utilize a variety of art modalities, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and play therapy techniques, tailored to each client's individual needs and preferences. Through narrative, client-centered, and strength-based approaches, I work with clients to build self-esteem, enhance coping skills, and navigate the complexities of their emotions.
Karen Turner
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is client-centred, which means I don't have a "one size fits all" method to therapy. I have worked with people from all different walks of life. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to speak about whatever issues you need help with each session. My experience has primarily been working with individual adults of all ages, however I have also done some assessment work with children and adolescents.
My approach is client-centred, which means I don't have a "one size fits all" method to therapy. I have worked with people from all different walks of life. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to speak about whatever issues you need help with each session. My experience has primarily been working with individual adults of all ages, however I have also done some assessment work with children and adolescents.
Dawn Stephenson
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients! Despite our very best efforts, we sometimes feel overwhelmed by the challenges in our lives – therapy can help. I am passionate about providing a safe, warm, and collaborative space where we can explore the patterns that may be getting in the way of having better connections with yourself and others. I strongly believe in your inner wisdom and resources and together we will build on these strengths and develop strategies to help you thrive.
Now accepting new clients! Despite our very best efforts, we sometimes feel overwhelmed by the challenges in our lives – therapy can help. I am passionate about providing a safe, warm, and collaborative space where we can explore the patterns that may be getting in the way of having better connections with yourself and others. I strongly believe in your inner wisdom and resources and together we will build on these strengths and develop strategies to help you thrive.
Michaela Ayoub
Pre-Licensed Professional, BAH, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T
I believe each individual's journey is unique, and I strive to honour and nurture that uniqueness. Whether you are managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, or seeking relief from stress, I offer a non-judgmental and collaborative practice rooted in curiosity and care—meeting you exactly where you are. My practice is based on an integrative framework, drawing on evidence-based practices that are tailored to your specific needs. My aim is to empower you to build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and develop the tools needed to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and confidence.
I believe each individual's journey is unique, and I strive to honour and nurture that uniqueness. Whether you are managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, or seeking relief from stress, I offer a non-judgmental and collaborative practice rooted in curiosity and care—meeting you exactly where you are. My practice is based on an integrative framework, drawing on evidence-based practices that are tailored to your specific needs. My aim is to empower you to build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and develop the tools needed to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and confidence.
Eunice Chau
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
Do you feel pressured to be perfect and live up to others high expectations? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, or powerless? Do you consistently experience intrusive thoughts and engage in repetitive behaviours that affect your daily life? Are you trying to make sense of your feelings after a difficult transition, traumatic event, or painful loss, and seeking healthier ways of coping? I am here to support you.
Do you feel pressured to be perfect and live up to others high expectations? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, or powerless? Do you consistently experience intrusive thoughts and engage in repetitive behaviours that affect your daily life? Are you trying to make sense of your feelings after a difficult transition, traumatic event, or painful loss, and seeking healthier ways of coping? I am here to support you.
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1 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T
It’s wonderful that you’re here and have taken the first step toward therapy to support your life goals. I appreciate your decision and am committed to supporting you every step of the way. My goal is to be both a friend and a guide, helping you explore your deepest fears and challenges while finding effective ways to overcome them. Don’t let anything stand in the way of your journey back to your true self. With our support, you’ll uncover your full potential and learn to approach life positively.
It’s wonderful that you’re here and have taken the first step toward therapy to support your life goals. I appreciate your decision and am committed to supporting you every step of the way. My goal is to be both a friend and a guide, helping you explore your deepest fears and challenges while finding effective ways to overcome them. Don’t let anything stand in the way of your journey back to your true self. With our support, you’ll uncover your full potential and learn to approach life positively.
Good People Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T
Good People Therapy is an attachment-based online therapy clinic specialising in helping you feel more comfortable with who you are and what you want and support you in getting there. We work with people who seem like they have it all figured out on the outside, but are struggling on the inside. Sometimes this shows up as anxiety, work burnout, depression, over-achievement, attachment insecurity, perfectionism, addiction - along with the feeling that you're never quite good enough. You’re struggling but feel like you shouldn't be.
Good People Therapy is an attachment-based online therapy clinic specialising in helping you feel more comfortable with who you are and what you want and support you in getting there. We work with people who seem like they have it all figured out on the outside, but are struggling on the inside. Sometimes this shows up as anxiety, work burnout, depression, over-achievement, attachment insecurity, perfectionism, addiction - along with the feeling that you're never quite good enough. You’re struggling but feel like you shouldn't be.
Jessica Cassell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
Being a human in this world is fucking HARD. From the many pressures and stressors of surviving under capitalism, living with the impacts of traumatic experiences and systemic oppression, balancing social and familial expectations and norms with your own needs and hopes, and navigating identity and relationships; all of these things exert significant pressures on our bodies and minds. If you are struggling, you are not alone. I know that being asked to "think more positively" about painful experiences isn't helpful for many and can be profoundly invalidating so I won't do that! What I will do is provide a space to process your pain.
Being a human in this world is fucking HARD. From the many pressures and stressors of surviving under capitalism, living with the impacts of traumatic experiences and systemic oppression, balancing social and familial expectations and norms with your own needs and hopes, and navigating identity and relationships; all of these things exert significant pressures on our bodies and minds. If you are struggling, you are not alone. I know that being asked to "think more positively" about painful experiences isn't helpful for many and can be profoundly invalidating so I won't do that! What I will do is provide a space to process your pain.
Nicky Lightstone
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MBA, RP
Verified Verified
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
Nicky’s approach to working with her clients is one that fosters collaboration, a present and thoughtful atmosphere, with unconditional kindness and respect for her clients. Emphasizing a humanistic approach to psychotherapy, Nicky works with clients who are dealing with Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Interpersonal Relationships, Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation Issues.
Nicky’s approach to working with her clients is one that fosters collaboration, a present and thoughtful atmosphere, with unconditional kindness and respect for her clients. Emphasizing a humanistic approach to psychotherapy, Nicky works with clients who are dealing with Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Interpersonal Relationships, Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation Issues.
Arkadiy Volkov
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5S
Is anxiety undermining your ability to enjoy yourself and feel safe in your relationships, at work, even in your own thoughts? Are you tired of feeling alert and tense all the time, not being able to stop that voice that keeps warning you of dangers and criticising your every step? Do you fear failure, rejection and abandonment? Are constant fights and lack of trust making your relationship or marriage a source of pain and frustration? Are you struggling with the emotional stress of facing infertility?
Is anxiety undermining your ability to enjoy yourself and feel safe in your relationships, at work, even in your own thoughts? Are you tired of feeling alert and tense all the time, not being able to stop that voice that keeps warning you of dangers and criticising your every step? Do you fear failure, rejection and abandonment? Are constant fights and lack of trust making your relationship or marriage a source of pain and frustration? Are you struggling with the emotional stress of facing infertility?
With 15 years of experience as the head counsellor at The Michener Institute, I offer professional support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family challenges. My use of both Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives me a wide range of options for support for both individual and couples. Gestalt focuses on the 'here and now,' our body experiences and childhood patterns and helps us be present in our relationships. CBT has been rigorously tested in over 1000 studies, and is a therapy that supports depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), panic and anxiety, phobias and stress.
With 15 years of experience as the head counsellor at The Michener Institute, I offer professional support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family challenges. My use of both Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives me a wide range of options for support for both individual and couples. Gestalt focuses on the 'here and now,' our body experiences and childhood patterns and helps us be present in our relationships. CBT has been rigorously tested in over 1000 studies, and is a therapy that supports depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), panic and anxiety, phobias and stress.
Nicola Brown
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical psychology practice focusses on working with adults who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression, life transitions, wanting to work on family and relationship issues, trauma, loss and grief, self-esteem and assertiveness, and workplace stress/burnout. The practice is also LGBT-competent for those looking to explore their sexuality or gender, or for support planning a transition. Clients get the most out of therapy when they come with a focus and are ready to work between sessions.
My clinical psychology practice focusses on working with adults who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression, life transitions, wanting to work on family and relationship issues, trauma, loss and grief, self-esteem and assertiveness, and workplace stress/burnout. The practice is also LGBT-competent for those looking to explore their sexuality or gender, or for support planning a transition. Clients get the most out of therapy when they come with a focus and are ready to work between sessions.
Seeking help takes courage, and I would love to help you on your process of change. I am committed to providing compassionate treatment in a private and confidential manner. In terms of my services, I offer individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Some presenting concerns often include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, sexual identity and gender identity. I adapt my therapeutic approach to the unique needs of my clients, and utilize both skill-based and insight-oriented approaches
Seeking help takes courage, and I would love to help you on your process of change. I am committed to providing compassionate treatment in a private and confidential manner. In terms of my services, I offer individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Some presenting concerns often include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, sexual identity and gender identity. I adapt my therapeutic approach to the unique needs of my clients, and utilize both skill-based and insight-oriented approaches
Michael Kuban (Counselling and Sex Therapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, MEd, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Chinatown, Toronto, ON M5T
Sexual urges interests and behaviour can troubling and interfere with your daily functioning and relationship. Are you in distress over them? I have 25 years directly assessing and working with sexual problems and concerns, with a recognized compassionate understanding of men struggling with their sexual issues - or the consequences of them. I work effectively with the internal or external conflicts and have worked with many professional psychiatrists, social workers, and psychologists. Please feel free to contact me
Sexual urges interests and behaviour can troubling and interfere with your daily functioning and relationship. Are you in distress over them? I have 25 years directly assessing and working with sexual problems and concerns, with a recognized compassionate understanding of men struggling with their sexual issues - or the consequences of them. I work effectively with the internal or external conflicts and have worked with many professional psychiatrists, social workers, and psychologists. Please feel free to contact me
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.